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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Asian-Style Pantry Noodles

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is a wonderful recipe to have on file for those days when time trumps intent and you still have to put dinner on the table. It is perfect for a busy week night and, while it is delicious, it is also very easy to do. Unlike many Asian recipes, it doesn't require a lot of chopping and the ingredients needed to make it are probably already in your pantry. The only trick to successfully making this dish is having everything ready to go before you start cooking. Rice noodles can fall apart if they soak for too long a period of time. I've found five minutes in a boiling water bath is all it takes to soften them. You want the noodles to be soft and flexible, but not tender, when they go into the wok or frying pan to finish cooking. I serve these noodles with a chili sauce that is passed at the table. That keeps the fire-breathers happy, but keeps the dish mild enough for children to enjoy. I think you will like these. Here's the recipe.

I am way behind in my response to your comments. Please accept my apologies. Bob, my Silver Fox, has had emergency surgery, and I'm at the hospital far more than at the computer. He is doing pretty well, but will be in the hospital for another 5 days. I hope all of you will understand my lack of response until things return to normal around here. I am, as they say, dancing as fast as I can.

Directions:
1) Place noodles in a shallow pan. Cover with boiling water and let sit until noodles are flexible and soft but not yet tender. Drain, rinse then drain again.
2) Combine soy sauce, molasses and salt in a small bowl and stir until salt dissolves.
3) Heat wok or frying pan until hot. Add 2 tablespoons of oil. When oil shimmers, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beef and toss until beef changes color. Add spinach and stir until spinach is a vibrant shiny green, about two minutes. Transfer spinach and beef to a platter.
4) Reduce heat and add noodles to same pan, tossing to separate strands. Cook for about two minutes, adding splashes of chicken stock to moisten and prevent them from sticking to pan. When noodles have softened and turned white push them to one side of pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to center of pan. Pour in eggs and swirl to spread them into a thin sheet. When they begin to set, scramble them and turn noodles into them mixing well.
5) Return beef and spinach to pan. Add soy-molasses mixture and toss everything well. Cook for about 1 minute to heat through. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

32 comments
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Dear Mary, I hope that Bob is feeling better already, my best wishes for a speedy recovery, and don't worry about commenting, it is amazing that you are even posting :-), so just relax and think of yourselves! BTW, I made pantry noodles too tonight!

Mary, sending good health wishes to the Silver Fox. Hope he will be home soon. You are amazing...to keep right on blogging during all this. Take care of yourself also. Sending only positive thoughts and hugs to you both. Susan

We wish the Silver Fox a speedy recovery and while we would miss your wonderful dishes, a day by his side is worth more, and knowing you, you will make it up to us. Take care of your end and we will be patient on ours.

Dear Mary, I am glad to hear that Bob is doing well. Please remember take care of yourself and don't worry about dancing too fast. Take time to breath.I will keep both you and your Bob in my prayers.This is a perfect dish to sit down with at the end of a day and enjoy. Blessings my dear, dear friend. Catherine xoxo

Mary, I follow your blog and was sorry to hear about your Bob's illness. I'm praying for a speedy recovery for him and lots of strength for you and exhausting job of sitting in a hospital. The best to you both.

Oh mary, I hope that bob is okay! Spend as much time with him as you need and don't worry about us! We'll still be here when you get back. In the meantime...these noodles! Love. Rice noodles are an obsession of mine.

This is such a colorful, pretty dish, and it really looks quick. I am really surprised how quick this recipe is to prep, make, and get on the table. This looks like a great pizza alternative during those nights.

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